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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Yellowhammer and his wife excited about their son's impending marriage?
(a) Because their future daughter-in-law is said to be very wealthy.
(b) Because their future daughter-in-law is said to be very beautiful.
(c) Because their future daughter-in-law is said to be very powerful.
(d) Because their future daughter-in-law is said to be very kind.

2. Where does the argument over social standing occur?
(a) In the classroom of a school.
(b) On the steps of a church.
(c) At the altar of the palace.
(d) In the wating room of a hospital.

3. How does Allwit respond to the news of Sir Walter's return?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is happy.
(c) He is furious.
(d) He is terrified.

4. Who tells Lady Kix about the services Touchstone Senior could pay her?
(a) A lady-in-waiting.
(b) A maid.
(c) A stable boy.
(d) A butler.

5. For how many years has Sir Walter been having an affair with Mistress Allwit?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 10 years.

6. What is the name of the Wench's cousin, whom Touchwood Senior allegedly impregnates?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Elma.

7. Where are the children going when they greet Allwit and Sir Walter?
(a) To the hospital.
(b) To the cinema.
(c) To church.
(d) To school.

8. What is hiding under the leg of mutton that the wench presents to the Promoters?
(a) A key.
(b) A gun.
(c) A sack of coins.
(d) A baby.

9. What do Moll and Touchwood Junior intend to do at their secret meeting?
(a) Run away.
(b) Plot against Sir Walter.
(c) Get married.
(d) Exchange money.

10. Which of the following names does Allwit call Wat, his "son?"
(a) Beast.
(b) Monster.
(c) Villain.
(d) Goblin.

11. How many gold coins does Touchwood Senior pay the Wench to get her to leave him alone?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Sixty.

12. Who is the current heir to Lady Kix's estate?
(a) Moll.
(b) Touchstone Junior.
(c) Sir Walter.
(d) Yellowhammer.

13. Which official also attends the secret meeting between Moll and Touchwood Junior?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A judge.
(c) A notary.
(d) A parson.

14. What is the name of the group of people that stand up and speak during the town party?
(a) The Gossips.
(b) The Shouts.
(c) The Whisperers.
(d) The Speakers.

15. How many sons has Sir Walter fathered with Mistress Allwit?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the post-christening party meant to honor?

2. Who suggests Touchstone Junior as godfather for Allwit's new baby?

3. What is the sex of Allwit's third child?

4. In whose sight do the interjectors claim all members of society are equal?

5. Which of the following emotions best describes Sir Walter's state when he first arrives at Allwit's home?

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